Effects of IOT Services and Urban Development to Achieve Urban Sustainability: Role of Urban Planner Knowledge

Abstract

Urban development has remained a central focus in the Saudi Arabia since past few decades. In the pursuit of sustainable growth and improved energy utilization, it becomes essential to investigate the key contributors to these objectives. This study investigates the influence of IoT services, environmental concern, and infrastructure and urban development on urban liveability, with a further examination of their impact on smart urban sustainability and energy efficiency. The mediating role of urban liveability is also assessed. This study adopted quantitative research approach with Convience sampling method to reach the respondents and for questionnaire distribution. The gathered data was examined using SEM through smart PLS 4. Findings indicate that IoT services, environmental concern, and infrastructure and urban development significantly enhance urban liveability. Furthermore, urban liveability demonstrates a meaningful impact on both smart urban sustainability and energy efficiency. The mediating role of urban liveability is also validated. These insights offer theoretical and managerial implications for urban planners and policymakers in the Saudi Arabian context.